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Nice by Bike

Lace up your sneakers and hop aboard a bike for a panoramic tour of Nice on two wheels. Sightseeing by bicycle is a fun way...
April 17, 2025 Dave Solar

Versailles by Bike

The landscape of Versailles is exquisite—and extensive. Make the most of your time to explore by hopping on a bicycle and pedaling the expansive grounds,...
April 17, 2025 Dave Solar

Chartres and Versailles

43302PFD Chartres and Versailles Excursion DRIVING TIMES:  Paris to Chartres 1hr15/30  Chartres to Versailles 1hr  Versailles to Paris 1hour   LUNCH:  It is quicker and usually...
October 14, 2025 Eric Kim

Tour Manager Notes: The Loire Valley

Key Dates 1483–1498 Reign of Charles VIII 1492 Amboise château started 1513 Chenonceau started 1516 Da Vinci comes to Amboise 1519 Chambord started 1525 Battle...
November 25, 2025 Dave Solar

LOIRE DRIVING TIMES

53330LOI Routes Trouville to Azay 3hrs45,   Caen to Tours  3hrs,  Mt St Michel to Loire count 4 1/2hrs (inc 30min toilet stop)    Check opening hours of chateaux (In spring they can open late eg Usse and close...
November 25, 2025 Eric Kim

Tour Manager Notes: French Kings

Key Dates - Dynasties 450 – 754 – MEROVINGIANNB Clovis (481 – 511) 768 – 987 – CAROLINGIANNB Charlemagne (769 – 814) 987 – 1328...
December 3, 2025 Dave Solar

Trebon

Třeboň, nestled in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, is a quaint spa town celebrated for its picturesque landscapes, historic fishponds, and Renaissance...
October 31, 2023 Dave Solar

Toulouse

Toulouse, known as the "Pink City" for its terracotta brick buildings, is located in southwestern France along the Garonne River. It boasts a temperate climate...
June 3, 2024 Dave Solar

Taste of France Cooking Workshop

Explore the secrets of French cuisine during a cooking demonstration and tasting. After an introduction to some traditional Parisian dishes and ingredients, you may have...
April 17, 2025 Dave Solar
Featured Post Teachers in Their Own Words Everyone at ACIS is passionate about educational travel and could give you an overflowing list... Sarah Bichsel
Featured Post Teachers in Their Own Words Everyone at ACIS is passionate about educational travel and could give you an overflowing list... Sarah Bichsel

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